Need a Christmas or Hanukkah gift for a college student? Whether you're a parent shopping for your college student kid, or a college student shopping for a roommate or a friend, here's a guide to some of the hottest, cheapest, and most unique gifts for college students for the 2010 Christmas and Hanukkah season.
Cheap Gifts for College Students
Unfortunately, as most shoppers know, one of the main themes of the holiday shopping season is saving money in a poor economy. Many parents and students are struggling to pay for college tuition and related expenses, so pricey gifts definitely aren't the top priority.
However, there are plenty of meaningful and useful gifts that simply don't cost a lot of money. The thing about students is this: they usually need lots of stuff. Inexpensive and practical everyday items such as a decent set of towels, sheets, or dishes will be well-appreciated by a student who's living in his or her first apartment or in a dorm. And for students who are dealing with homesickness or who simply are sentimental, inexpensive gifts such as photo calendars and mugs might be just the thing.
Here's a helpful guide to more cheap holiday gifts for college students, along with a list of holiday girfts for students under $10. And for students looking for something trendy, here's a special 2010 guide to cheap gifts for holiday students.
Classic and Unique Gifts for College Students
Some gifts for college students never go out of style – like a college sweatshirt, a great backpack or other useful school supplies, cell phone accessories, or a video game console. And, of course, college students always appreciate gift certificate to favorite stores and restaurants – or just plain old cash. Here's a classic guide to holiday gift ideas for college students. And if you're looking for a classic gift for a girlfriend or boyfriend, check out these gift ideas for college girls and holiday gift ideas for college boyfriends.
College students: don't forget to buy a little something for your roommate! Here's a helpful guide to holiday gifts for college roommates.
Looking for something a little different and unique than another college sweatshirt? Use your imagination. To help, here are some unique gift ideas for college students.
Top Holiday Gifts for College Students 2010
Recession or no recession, there's always a list of hot "must have" gifts on top of the lists of many college students. This year, it's all about the electronics, like the iPad and the 4G smartphone. There's also the Amazon Kindle, which is a very practical gift for college students because they allow students to carry books around with them to class, the library, coffee shops, and wherever else. That little gadget will be saving a lot of collective student back pain!
Dismayed about these pricey picks? Here's one thing to keep in mind: as newer popular electronics come out, the slightly less awesome older ones go on sale. Products like 3G phones and last year's laptops may not have the wow factor, but they're still pretty cool.
Here's a guide to the top holiday gifts for students in 2010.
Have fun shopping for your favorite college student! Remember, pleasing a college student with a great gift doesn't necessarily mean buying the hottest gits. Cash-strapped students need lots of practical and sentimental items for dorm rooms, college apartments, and the classroom. Hopefully this guide will give you some great ideas.
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